About this role
Waypoints provides group care and support services for young people and families. We are currently hiring for the position of:
*PROGRAM COORDINATOR *
*Internal/External Posting*
*1 position*
*This is a permanent position.*
The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Group Care and Support Services and Executive Director and is responsible for the overall operation and management of the programs.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*
· Provides leadership and oversight for assigned programs, ensuring high-quality, child and family-centered service delivery consistent with Waypoints? values, policies and practice standards;
· Provides leadership, supervision and support to employees, promoting accountability, professional growth and effective team functioning;
· Leads and supports the development, implementation and ongoing review of individualized programming, intervention and support plans for children and youth;
· Manages assigned operational budgets and resources responsibly;
· Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the Department of Social Supports and Well Being, families, community partners and other service providers;
· Contributes to program development, quality improvement and organizational planning initiatives;
· Ensures services are delivered in accordance with Children, Youth and Families Act and applicable legislation, policies and standards.
*UPDATED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*
· A Bachelor?s degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution is required. The successful candidate will also have a *minimum* 5 years relevant experience working with children, youth, and families, preferably within group care, family support, or other relevant community-based service settings. Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to guide staff, coordinate service delivery, and respond effectively to complex situations, is also required.
· Consideration may also be given to candidates with a diploma in Child and Youth Care combined with additional relevant education and significant experience in Child and Youth Care.
*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:*
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child and youth development, family systems, trauma and its impacts, and the complex needs and life experiences of children, youth and families receiving services.
· Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed, relationship-based, culturally responsive and strengths-based approaches to child and youth care practice
· Demonstrated understanding of professional child and youth care practice.
· Demonstrated supervisory, leadership and analytical skills.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Demonstrated reliability and follow-through in meeting responsibilities and commitments
· Ability to adapt to various social and interpersonal situations and develop creative and flexible responses.
· Demonstrated capacity for self-reflection and ongoing professional growth.
· Must be willing to become certified as a Child and Youth Care Practitioner.
Use of a private vehicle, a valid Criminal Records screening certificate, a child protection records check, and a valid First Aid/CPR certificate are also conditions of employment.
*SALARY:* HL-17
*TO APPLY:*
Interested candidates may forward a cover letter and resume to [email protected] on or before 4 pm on September 24, 2026, closing date. The start date will be October 19, 2026.
Pay: From $78,305.00 per year
Benefits: * Casual dress * Company pension * Employee assistance program * Mileage reimbursement * On-site parking * Paid time off
Work Location: In person